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Justin Jefferson

WR

A 1st-round pick (22nd overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft out of LSU, Justin Jefferson has built an NFL career since. He's currently with MIN, in his 7th season in the league. His 40.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 25th percentile. His air-yards share stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 598 catches for 8,738 yards and 45 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 195#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 1, 22nd overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
80.9

96th percentile among WRs

10 games · 100 targets

Role×0.14+1.78
Hands×0.1+2.41
Volume×0.12+1.17
Total EPA×0.22+1.64
EPA/target×0.3+1.39
Yards/target×0.12+2.38

Week 1 projection · vs GB

Methodology
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed64▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst72▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size48▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands86▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat84▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability28▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share93▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share94▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency92▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume85▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026MIN81.54-11192583
2025MIN40.51778410482
2024MIN86.717223103153310
2023MIN80.910-126810745
2022MIN95.4173424112818098
2021MIN96.3173514108161610
2020MIN91.41628814007

Career profile

Justin Jefferson has appeared in 98 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, all with MIN.

As a passer he has thrown for 91 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 27 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 598 passes for 8,738 yards and 45 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with MIN: 1,809 yards and 8 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 96.3, in the 99th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
30
6.0/g
527
105/g
2
Away5
38
7.6/g
547
109/g
3
In division3
23
7.7/g
392
131/g
2
Out of division7
45
6.4/g
682
97/g
3
In wins2
8
4.0/g
112
56/g
2
In losses8
60
7.5/g
962
120/g
3
On grass2
8
4.0/g
112
56/g
2
On turf8
60
7.5/g
962
120/g
3
Indoors7
44
6.3/g
746
107/g
3
Outdoors3
24
8.0/g
328
109/g
2

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB9 rec, 150 yds, 0 TD79.5
Week 2PHI11 rec, 159 yds, 0 TD77.7
Week 3LAC7 rec, 149 yds, 1 TD65
Week 4CAR6 rec, 85 yds, 2 TD83.4
Week 5KC3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 14LV2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD56.9
Week 15CIN7 rec, 84 yds, 0 TD60.3
Week 16DET6 rec, 141 yds, 1 TD78.6
Week 17GB5 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 18DET-12 rush yds, 0 TD · 12 rec, 192 yds, 1 TD95

Justin Jefferson — common questions

What position does Justin Jefferson play?
Justin Jefferson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Justin Jefferson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Jefferson has played for MIN (2020–2026).
Where did Justin Jefferson go to college?
Justin Jefferson played college football at LSU.
When was Justin Jefferson drafted?
Justin Jefferson was selected in round 1, 22nd overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Justin Jefferson scored?
Justin Jefferson has 46 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 45 receiving).
What is Justin Jefferson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Justin Jefferson rated 81.5 for 2026, the 95th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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